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Every year on April 5th, Read A Road Map Day encourages people to explore the world the old-fashioned way, before GPS. So, bring out your paper map and put your skills to the test. Read A Road Map Day is an excellent opportunity to learn or refresh your understanding of map symbols and to become acquainted with the roads and routes in your area.

History of Read A Road Map Day

Read A Road Map Day celebrates the history of paper maps as well as the ability of map reading. John Ogilby, a British mapper, developed the first road map in 1675. Maps evolved and changed over time as technology advanced and new information became accessible.

The emergence of the automobile and the airplane resulted in the creation of maps designed exclusively for drivers and pilots. The first road atlas was produced in the 1950s, and the first GPS devices were invented in the 1990s. Despite recent technological developments, basic map reading remains a valuable life skill.

How to Celebrate Read A Road Map Day

Read A Road Map Day is the perfect time to practice your map reading skills and familiarize yourself with all the various symbols. Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate:

• Get out your paper map and see if you can find your way to a nearby destination.
• Use a map to plan a road trip.
• Get creative and make a map of your own backyard or neighborhood.
• Use a map to find a nearby landmark or park.
• Teach your friends and family how to read a paper map.
• Look up the symbols on a map and learn what they mean.
• Look up the history of map reading and cartography.
• Post photos of your maps on social media and use the hashtag #NationalReadARoadMapDay .

No matter how you decide to celebrate Read A Road Map Day, it's a great opportunity to learn a new skill and appreciate how far technology has come. So, get out your paper map and test your map reading skills!

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When is read a road map day 2023?Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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